How to Say "talon" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “talon” is “garra” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
specifically for birds of prey
Examples
El gato sacó sus garras cuando vio al perro.
The cat took out its claws when it saw the dog.
El águila atrapó al pez con sus garras.
The eagle caught the fish with its talons.
Ten cuidado, ese oso tiene garras muy grandes.
Be careful, that bear has very big claws.
Always Feminine
Even though 'garra' ends in 'a', it's always feminine. Use 'la garra' or 'las garras' regardless of the animal's gender.
Garra vs. Uña
Mistake: “Using 'uña' for a lion.”
Correction: Use 'garra' for animals with sharp, predatory nails. 'Uña' is usually for humans or flat-nailed animals.
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